CPA Doreen Njeru is a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya, holding a Master’s degree in Finance, an Executive Master of Business Administration degree, and a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting. As a distinguished member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and a full member of the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM), she has a wealth of expertise and experience in her role.
With over twenty years of experience in managing and overseeing responsibilities across various service departments such as Finance, Accounting, Administration, Procurement, Human Resource, Marketing, Information Technology among others, CPA Doreen has consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence. Her career is marked by a visionary approach, continuous innovation, and the ability to foster a solution-driven team collaboration environment.
Since February 2019, CPA Doreen Njeru has served as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Finance & Administration at the University of Kigali. In this role, she leads the design and implementation of divisional strategies to achieve the university’s overall objectives. She is particularly passionate about ensuring the optimal utilization and compliance of the university’s financial resources, as well as overseeing procurement and logistics processes.
CPA Doreen Njeru has held several key positions, demonstrating her extensive experience and leadership skills. These positions include Chief Finance Officer, Finance and Administration Manager, Finance Officer, Credit Controller, Head of Procurement and Operations, Deputy Finance Officer in charge of Financial Reporting, Accountant, and Assistant Accountant. Her exemplary performance as the Chief Finance Officer at the University of Kigali from December 2017 to February 2019 led to her promotion to Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Finance & Administration. Throughout her career, CPA Doreen has been an integral part of various decision-making committees such as the University Senate, University Executive Organ, and Senior Management Committee, among others.
As a visionary leader, CPA Doreen is highly innovative and a skilled change agent who continuously improves and revitalizes business excellence processes, procedures, and strategies. She initiates change and fosters solution-driven collaboration in a team environment. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated an impeccable record of integrity, competence, and professionalism, managing cohesive and productive teams for organizational success.
